The Messenger 23rd January 2026

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Rosary - Beatification of Edel Quinn - 25th Jan - 2:00pm - St Joseph’s Parish Room
Rosary – Beatification of Edel Quinn – 25th Jan – 2:00pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

Rosary for the beatification of Edel Quinn (Legion of Mary) will take place on Sunday 25th January at 2:00pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room.

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group - Adoration - 26th Jan - 7:30pm-8:30pm - St Joseph's Parish Room
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group – Adoration – 26th Jan – 7:30pm-8:30pm – St Joseph’s Parish Room

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be having an evening of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday 26th January from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph’s Parish Room. Tea/Coffee is available from 7:00pm. There will be some hymns followed by silent ‘Adoration’. Prayer ministry will also be available. If you need prayer for anything at all, […]

Coffee Morning / Video Series
Coffee Morning / Video Series

Coffee Morning: Coffee Morning on Wednesday 28th January in St Josephs Parish Room and on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Drop in any time between 9:30am-11:30am. Everyone is welcome. Let It Be: A 5 session video series about Mary – Session 2 is on Wednesday 28th January. This Catholic faith exploration (CaFE) […]

Candlemas Tea Party - 31st Jan - 2:30pm-4:00pm - Blanchelande College Hall
Candlemas Tea Party – 31st Jan – 2:30pm-4:00pm – Blanchelande College Hall

The Parish Befrienders and Blanchelande College are hosting a Candlemas Tea Party on Saturday 31st January from 2:30pm – 4:00pm in the Blanchelande College Hall. This is for the Less able, Housebound & Elderly Parishioners who would enjoy a chance to catch up with old friends. The students are providing & serving delicious refreshments. If […]

Catering Assistant - Blanchelande
Catering Assistant – Blanchelande

The College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our catering team helping to serve students from our food truck. Closing Date – Friday 30th January 2026 If you have any further questions or need any clarification, please contact the Principal’s P.A. Mrs Tracy Feehan – Tel: 01481 237200 / E-mail: feehant@blanchelande.sch.gg

Rotas - Readers - St Josephs
Rotas – Readers – St Josephs

The new readers rota for St Joseph’s for the period 8th February to 29th March 2026 will be available in the sacristy, please collect after Mass.

Holy Mass for Young People - 7th Feb - 2:00pm - Delancey
Holy Mass for Young People – 7th Feb – 2:00pm – Delancey

With great joy, I invite all young people and all parishioners of our parish to join us for a Special Mass for our Young People, with a special invitation extended to our Confirmation candidates, First Holy Communion children, and their families. This joyful celebration is a wonderful opportunity for our parish community to gather in […]

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group - 19th Jan - 7:30pm-8:30pm - St Joseph Parish Room
The Holy Spirit Prayer Group – 19th Jan – 7:30pm-8:30pm – St Joseph Parish Room

The Holy Spirit Prayer Group will be meeting on Monday 19th January from 7:30pm-8:30pm in St Joseph Parish Room. Tea/Coffee available from 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Frank on 07781 108394.

First Holy Communion Programme - Additional Session
First Holy Communion Programme – Additional Session

We are very pleased to be able to offer an additional Sunday Morning First Holy Communion class, taking place after the 9:15am Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea. This new session will run alongside the existing classes: • Saturday – 5:15pm – Our Lady Star of the Sea • Sunday – 9:45am – […]

Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation Preparation starts soon for young people in Year 8 and above who would like receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this summer, or just want a chance to have real and open conversations about life, faith and purpose. Sessions are weekly and include food, fun, a short film and discussion in small groups. We start […]